I just discovered your blog and am so excited to browse all your posts. It's just beautiful and inspiring. Thank you for the post "An Ineffable light." I love the painting and want to find out more about the artist and St. Bridgett as I am also researching Hildegard of Bingham and studying her music. I am sure that the same intention and beauty that you have put into your blog will flow into your painting. I wish you all the best in 2012. xoAmy

This is such a wonderful lesson to learn...and very freeing. I had to work very hard at forgiving someone who caused deep hurt~ it took quite awhile, but when I finally forgave her and let the situation go...I was set free. And as far as regret goes...you wouldn't regret something if you hadn't learned from it. It's in the past and you won't repeat it in your future! Happy New Year, Anne! XO

Ahh , Yes Anne , That's the way to move on ! I will try to do the same . For some reason I feel very optimistic about the comming year . And even though I am at the Medicare stage of my life , I feel as if I can do anything I put my mind to . So bring it on 2012 !

Oh, Anne --- you are wise beyond your years, my friend. You have had such a trying year with more downs than ups. Yet...you stayed true to your faith, looking to God for answers and comfort. I am so glad to have met you out here in blogland. You have blessed me more times than you know. I have decided that my word(s) for 2012 are "Be satisfied in ME". It's been tugging at my heart for a long time and it's time I recognized it as the Holy Spirit moving through me. Love you, sweet Anne! Can hardly wait to spend another year sharing in your journey!

OH Anne, what a beautiful post. You are truly one of the sweetest bloggers out here. And you always make me stop and think. May you have a better 2011 God know that you have had a not so good 2011. wish we lived closer.But then again I would drive you crazy.... LOL....

Hi Anne,This post is incredibly beautiful and inspiring!!Your New Year's wishes are exactly what I wish for my life this year. I hope with all my heart that you are able to let go of these things! I hope this for everyone that has these worries that take over their lives. I hope you don't mind but I mentioned your post on my blog today. It really made me think!I hope your dad is doing well Anne and I wish you a very Happy New Year!!Sincerely,Melinda

In 2011 my husband had 3 major surgeries and was unable to work most of the year. My son had serious emergency surgery from a twisted colon. My 95 year old mom made 3 trips in 1 month to the ER. All this while dealing with my own health problems and babysitting my 2 year old grandson. My mom just was recently put on hospice and yet, here I am, feeling guilt and regret that I haven't been able to do more for her. Can I just give myself a break please?!

I believe living an authentic, transparent life is truly the key to peace and happiness. I, too, need to work on many of the issues you've mentioned, Anne. Let's do it together. I'm always an email away! Hugs, Lisa

Hi Anne, I enjoyed your post tonight because it puts things in perspective. We all have had many trials this year, but we have survived. The year is almost gone and let's hope and pray that 2012 will be a better year for all of us. I will continue to pray for you my friend because you have had a lot on your plate. You managed, but you wondered how were you going to do it. Just don't forget to take some "Me" time because it is very important. Happy New Year Hugs from Your Missouri Friend.

i always feel like we begin the new year with a clean slate. it is ours to choose our path. but of course, it is not. our path is filled with darkness, hurts, and things out of our control. your list is good. we would all do well to follow your path for the new year. i pray for good things and new art. in fondest of regard, Tilda

Happy New Year, Anne!"The unexamined life is not worth living"~~a powerful statement from Socrates.A blatant call to action not only to ponder your own life but the lives of others.Time for re-examining what is really IMPORTANT in my life this coming year.... I'm sure you can relate. :)Wishing all the very best to you and Mr. Twig in the coming year, my dear friend. xoxo

I loved this post, Anne! You are such an inspiration in such that I want to copy and paste this so that I can view it daily to remind myself to enjoy the moment and continue to strive to live each day to the fullest without fear and worry of things we have no control over.Sending ~hugs~ your way. May God bless you and fill you with His love, grace, and peace!

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